post of shame

[psycholawgy]

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[psycholawgy]

Sorry, I didn't want to make you feel bad.

[ now she's the one looking guilty... ah. . . awkward. ]

It's just that... [ she looks at the table to see if there's something she could play with while she's talking but she sees nothing... she just doesn't want to lose him again like that. never ever.

in the end, she just shakes her head, not letting herself continue. ]

Mm, sorry. I'm being weird.

[sortileges]

[ He pauses as he looks up at her again, shakes his head a little. ]

Tell me. [ He leans forward, holding out his hands after the waiter quickly takes their plates away, looking uncomfortable at how awkward this seems to be now. He wants to hold her hand through this though, no more things kept secret even if it might hurt a bit. ]

I want us to be open with each other now, so if something's worrying you... you can tell me.

[psycholawgy]

No, it's just-- [ hahaha...

she smiles up at him as he takes his hands, squeezing them the moment she makes contact. ]

Maybe later? Another time.

[ trying to talk about her own issue is Hard. ]

[sortileges]

[ Athena... you better. This is supposed to be give and take?! ]

Later then, alright. [ He pulls her hands up to kiss them gently. ]

Are you finished?

[psycholawgy]

Sorry.

[ ha ha ha... maybe... if she musters up enough courage to talk. but she should be able to. with him.

should be. ]

I'm done.

[sortileges]

[ Maybe when they're curled up together sometime... She'll feel safe enough.

He lets go of her hand then, nudging his chair back. ]

We should grab our things from our lockers then we can go. [ And then, of course, he holds out his arm for her. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ she gets up too and dashes as quickly as possible to hold onto him, nuzzling his arm a bit too with her cheek.

she's probably being too clingy now but she doesn't seem to care. she just doesn't want to lose anybody anymore. especially not him. ]

Where to next? [ her voice is soft, head resting on his arm. her eyes are closed, as well. ]

[sortileges]

[ He almost is tempted to just open his arms for her and hold her tight, but this is just as nice. It's so warm, warm enough that he leans to kiss the top of her head. ]

The theatre... if you're feeling up to it. We can go back after that. It isn't a long play, but it had good reviews. Not... that I know we can trust alien reviews but...

[psycholawgy]

Oh, wow!

[ what a legitimate surprise!! and a pleasant one to boot. she's only been to the theatre to watch an orchestral concert before but that was a long time ago. she's never gone back since. watching a play would be nice! ]

I'm up for it, I am! [ she can't not giggle now, excited all over again. one hand strokes his arm gently as they walk. ] I want to see it if they say it's good.

[sortileges]

[ He's nervous about it though, as he wasn't sure how she's react. ]

It's something I'm more used to, though it's more... court jesters than anything else.

[ His eyes flutter slightly as she rubs at his arm. ]

But I shouldn't be yelling with this one. [ Hopefully.

But he'll lead her to the changing rooms first so they can grab their bags then check out of the spa, his card details were taken earlier so that's covered. But instead of actually taking her to the train he'll try and get a taxi this time. Woah! ]

[psycholawgy]

[ are they riding a taxi so they can make out in the back LAJSALDhskd

she's always walked or ridden the trains so this'll be the first time she'll be riding an actual car in cerealia. you'd think she already has after being in the colony for close to nine months, but nope. once they get in though, she just shoves her bag to the side and wiggles closer to merlin. clingy ;w; ]

What kind of play is it?

[ just so she knows what to expect!! ]

[sortileges]

[ It's quicker???????? but ah that too I guess.

He lets get get in first when they find one, not at all minding how clingy she's being today. It's cute, actually. ]

A comedy. [ Because he's not going to pick a tragedy on a day like today...?! But watch as it ends up being sexua...l... ] Though I don't really know much about it.

[psycholawgy]

[ ah, it's a good thing he's not bothered by this. ;w; she just smiles at him, though, eager to get to the theatre now. ]

I guess it'll be a surprise for the both of us, then.

[sortileges]

[ Why would he be bothered? He'd half expected (stupidly) that she'd leave him after everything anyway. This is like a dream come true. ]

It will. I'm not used to the same kind of entertainment, so... [ He does lean to nuzzle her hair then, shifting his hold on her so he can curl an arm around her shoulders. ]

[psycholawgy]

It'll be fun! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[ hopefully!! she'd rather not have merlin regret his first time watching a play. that'd be upsetting.

but ah... this is so nice. so warm. she just rests her head on him, then, relaxing and getting comfortable in this ride. ]

[sortileges]

You're here, of course I will.

[ Did you know it's sap o'clock in this taxi. His other hand drops to pick at the hem of his jacket, going quiet after. It isn't a bad quiet though, it's more that he's just relaxing after the whole spa experience. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ that's fine. athena appreciates silence, even though she never fully gets it in the first place. at least she can hear his heart louder now while they're not talking, and that's more than enough.

she looks outside the window, though, taking in their surroundings as they pass by them. why does she have to be like a little kid... ]

[sortileges]

[ Honestly he's close to dozing off in there as well, but thankfully it's a short enough journey. Of course, he ends up amusing himself by letting his eyes drop to her leg, finger tracing out small words that he keeps his mouth shut from saying. He traces out her name, followed by a small heart too.

Ah.

Really he isn't paying attention when the taxi driver stops in front of the theatre and tells them they've arrived. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ like athena can tell what he's writing... as far as she's concerned, he's just doodling random shit on her leg. which doesn't mind, but-- ]

Tickles.

[ ah.. but once the driver tells them they're there, she shifts and leans forward to grab her bag. it's a bit of a stretch but she manages to get it without accidentally smacking merlin in the face with it, at least. ]

[sortileges]

[ Ah... so he could have gotten away with writing out "Athena Wyllt" like a 12 year old girl.........

When she says it tickles though he lifts his hand to slide it over her side. ]

I thought that was supposed to be here?

[ But ah... the teasing is short lived as he has to pay with his card then grab his own bag. At least they can leave them in reception once they've gotten inside the theatre. ]

[psycholawgy]

Hey, people can have multiple ticklish spots... [ it sounds more like a whine at this point as she says it while getting off the taxi.

she looks up at the theatre though and smiles. it's been so long since she was last here, and that was when she was with ryuko and simon. it was a fun night since she was surrounded by her friends. once they're inside, though, she looks around for any posters of the play they're watching as she waits for merlin. ]

[sortileges]

[ He follows her out after paying, checking they have everything before he closes the door. He hasn't been here before except for buying the tickets, but that didn't require going inside. Now though, he follows her in and goes to the check in desk to put their bags in the hold. It'll make things easier, at least. ]

Do you have everything you need?

[psycholawgy]

Yes, I do.

[ she taps on her purse, the same one she brought out earlier during lunch. she'd really love to wear widget now but he'd probably disturb the play, so better not. it feels so weird to walk around without him, though. ]

Ready.

[sortileges]

Wait, you forgot one thing-- [ At which point he leans to quickly leave a kiss on her cheek, hand reaching for hers to pull her along like he didn't just do that.

Gross.

Thankfully it's easy enough to get past the main doors, where they can get refreshments if they want. ]

We just ate, but is there anything you want? [ It isn't as junk-food-y as the cinema, either. Ah. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ she almost trips when he pulls her along, mostly because that froze her on the spot. jesus, merlin. ]

Um. N- No, I'm fine. Thanks.